Sykesville, MD

Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 23 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

7309 Second Avenue, Sykesville, MD

(410) 795-1100

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

118

Certified beds

Average residents

108

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Autumn Lake Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1981-11-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

60 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.44

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.81 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.07

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.88

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.39

All reported nurse hours · state 3.87 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.51

RN + LPN hours · state 1.72 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.04

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.46 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.31

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.61 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.05

Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.44

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.43

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.35

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

33%

Annual RN turnover · state 40% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

35%

Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

6,613

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

32.27

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9870

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

2.76

Baseline 21.65% · Performance 20.15% · Measure score 2.76 · Achievement 2.76 · Improvement 2.74

Healthcare-associated infections

3.26

Baseline 10.02% · Performance 8.13% · Measure score 3.26 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 3.26

Total nurse turnover

6.89

Baseline 78.81% · Performance 38.95% · Measure score 6.89 · Achievement 6.05 · Improvement 6.89

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0

Baseline 3.51 hours · Performance 3.18 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.35%
10.72%
0.4 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 164 · Observed rate 12.2% · Lower 95% interval 7.2%
Discharge to community 56.04%
50.57%
5.5 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 139 · Observed rate 42.45% · Lower 95% interval 47.32%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.09
1.02
0.1 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 97.27%
95.27%
2 pts better
Numerator 107 · Denominator 110
Falls with major injury 1.82%
0.77%
1.1 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 110
Discharge self-care score 44.44%
53.69%
9.2 pts worse
Numerator 32 · Denominator 72
Discharge mobility score 52.78%
50.94%
1.8 pts better
Numerator 38 · Denominator 72
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 1.83%
2.29%
0.5 pts better
Numerator 2 · Denominator 109 · Adjusted rate 1.55%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 8.13%
7.12%
1 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 107 · Observed rate 11.21% · Lower 95% interval 5.35%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 96.75%
8.2%
88.5 pts better
Numerator 119 · Denominator 123
Staff flu vaccination coverage 72.41%
42%
30.4 pts better
Numerator 105 · Denominator 145
Discharge function score 59.72%
56.45%
3.3 pts better
Numerator 43 · Denominator 72
Transfer of health information to provider 100%
95.95%
4 pts better
Numerator 62 · Denominator 62
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 24.07%
25.2%
1.1 pts worse
Numerator 13 · Denominator 54

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.2
1.3
0.9 pts worse
1.9
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.2 · Observed 1.9 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.1
1.2
0.1 pts better
1.8
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.1 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
91.9%
7.6 pts better
93.4%
6.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 99.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 99.0% · 4Q avg 99.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
96.6%
3.4 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.8%
2.3%
0.5 pts worse
3.3%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.0% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 2.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 8.3%
21.4%
13.1 pts better
11.4%
3.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 16.0% · Q4 17.1% · 4Q avg 8.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.7%
5.7%
1 pts better
5.4%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 5.4% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 4.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 15.8%
16.1%
0.3 pts better
19.6%
3.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.2% · Q2 16.0% · Q3 14.9% · Q4 14.0% · 4Q avg 15.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.5%
15.3%
4.8 pts better
16.7%
6.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.6% · Q2 13.2% · Q3 12.7% · Q4 9.9% · 4Q avg 10.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 12.7%
26.6%
13.9 pts better
16.3%
3.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.5% · Q2 13.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 12.1% · 4Q avg 12.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.5%
22.9%
0.6 pts worse
14.9%
8.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.7% · Q2 25.9% · Q3 23.5% · Q4 16.3% · 4Q avg 23.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.3%
0.7%
0.6 pts worse
1.0%
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.8% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 0.7% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
1.5%
0.5 pts better
1.7%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 26.2%
25.4%
0.8 pts worse
19.8%
6.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.9% · Q2 32.9% · Q3 23.5% · Q4 23.4% · 4Q avg 26.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.0%
6.3%
3.3 pts better
5.1%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.1% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.8%
78.4%
16.4 pts better
81.7%
13.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 93.6% · Q2 91.9% · Q3 95.5% · Q4 98.7% · 4Q avg 94.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 14.0%
9.9%
4.1 pts worse
12.0%
2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 14.0% · Observed 15.5% · Expected 12.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.3%
1.3 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.0%
80.6%
11.4 pts better
79.7%
12.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 92.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 20.7%
21.2%
0.5 pts better
23.9%
3.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.7% · Observed 25.8% · Expected 29.6% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-11 · Fire 2025-06-11

23 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2021-06-09 · Fire 2021-06-09

24 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (9 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2018-08-03 · Fire 2018-08-03

38 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (10 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-08-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-08-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-08-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-08-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2025-08-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

K362 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2025-08-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-08-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-08-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2020-03-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2020-03-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2020-03-05

C · Minimal harm 2021-06-09

E25 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

Corrected 2020-03-05

C · Minimal harm 2021-06-09

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2020-03-05

C · Minimal harm 2021-06-09

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2020-03-05

C · Minimal harm 2021-06-09

E7 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2020-03-05

C · Minimal harm 2021-06-09

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2020-03-05

C · Minimal harm 2021-06-09

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2020-03-05

B · Minimal harm 2021-06-09

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2020-03-05

C · Minimal harm 2018-08-03

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2018-08-24

C · Minimal harm 2018-08-03

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2018-08-24

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2026-01-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-07-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2025-07-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-07-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2025-07-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F906 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers.

Corrected 2025-07-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-04

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-04

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-12-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2021-08-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2021-08-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2021-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2021-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2021-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2021-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2021-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2021-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected 2021-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2021-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Corrected 2021-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2021-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2021-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2021-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2021-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2021-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2021-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2021-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2021-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F838 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected 2021-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F923 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Corrected 2021-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-09

F943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Corrected 2021-08-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2018-10-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2018-10-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2018-10-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2018-10-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2018-10-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2018-10-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2018-10-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2018-10-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2018-10-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2018-10-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2018-10-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2018-10-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2018-10-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F642 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2018-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-08-03

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2018-10-08

C · Minimal harm 2018-08-03

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2018-10-08

C · Minimal harm 2018-08-03

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2018-10-08

C · Minimal harm 2018-08-03

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2018-10-08

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

7309 Second Avenue Holdco LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2022-08-01
As Family Md4 Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

57% 2 facilities 2022-08-01
M Meisels Family Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

40% 8 facilities 2022-08-01
7309 Second Avenue Propco LLC

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2022-08-01
Dave, Mitul

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2021-01-01
Kendell, Zina

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-07-01
Schwartz, Mark

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 55 facilities 2022-08-01
Schwartz, Mark

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 55 facilities 2022-08-01

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